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<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img width="2048" height="1363" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-11/Laverne%20Cox%20as%20Sophia%20Burset%20-%20Orange%20is%20the%20New%20Black%20%282013%29%201.jpg?itok=ogCksK8-" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Individuals and organizations around the country are participating in Transgender Awareness Week now to raise visibility of trans people and stories before the <a href="http://www.glaad.org/tdor" target="_blank">annual Transgender Day of Remembrance</a> on November 20 honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We've put together an online viewing guide of some notable trans-inclusive television series and films available to stream just about anywhere. Whether you're revisiting an old story or finding something new, this list can help you find some memorable stories.</p>
<p>Please note some of these services require subscriptions or rental fees.</p>
<p>On Netflix, you can enjoy the <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70242311" target="_blank">hit original series <em>Orange is the New Black</em></a> about the diverse cast of inmates at a women's prison. The series features trans advocate and actress Laverne Cox as incarcerated trans woman Sophia Burset. <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70167100?trkid=13752289" target="_blank">The independent film <em>Gun Hill Road</em></a> is also available for streaming on Netflix, which follows ex-con Enrique who returns from prison to find his teenage child has come out as trans and is now named Vanessa (trans actress Harmony Santana, who was nominated for a Spirit award). The <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/60036691?trkid=13752289" target="_blank">1990 documentary <em>Paris is Burning</em></a> about New York City's ball culture and house system in the late 1980's is also available to watch instantly.</p>
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<p>The full first season of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pilot/dp/B00I3MOT0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929170&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=transparent" target="_blank">Amazon's new original series <em>Transparent</em></a> is available for instant streaming. The series follows a Los Angeles family as Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) announces her transition to her kids and ex-wife. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/World-According-Garp-Robin-Williams/dp/B001RJ23YY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929265&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=world+according+to+garp" target="_blank">1982's <em>The World According to Garp</em></a>, based on the celebrated novel by John Irving, costars John Lithgow as transgender former football player Roberta Muldoon who lives in a home for abused women run by the protagonist’s mother. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Like-Me-Gwen-Araujo/dp/B004XKQR6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929311&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=gwen+araujo" target="_blank"><em>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</em></a><em>, </em>a TV movie about the true story of trans teen Gwen Araujo who was killed in an anti-trans attack in 2002, is also available to watch on Amazon Instant.</p>
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<p><em>On Hulu, check out </em><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/337502" target="_blank">the documentary <em>Southern Comfort</em></a> chronicling the life of trans man Robert Eads as he falls in love with a transgender woman named Lola before eventually succumbing to terminal cancer. The <a href="http://www.hulu.com/tales-of-the-city" target="_blank">1993 series <em>Tales of the City</em></a>, based on Armistead Maupin's San Francisco-based book series of the same name, includes one of pop culture's most beloved trans characters in the enigmatic landlady Mrs. Madrigal. <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/506628" target="_blank"><em>Romeos </em>is also available for instant streaming</a>. The film follows insecure trans teen Lukas who is swept away when he meets a confident guy named Fabio on the club scene.</p>
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<p><a href="http://brothersseries.com/" target="_blank">Narrative web series <em>Brothers</em></a> is available to watch on YouTube. The series follows four trans friends living in Brooklyn as they try to figure out love and life in the big city. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/aol-originals-true-trans-debuts-spiritday-anti-bullying-psa" target="_blank">AOL Originals recently premiered <em>True Trans</em></a> which follows Laura Jane Grace, the trans lead singer of punk rock band Against Me!, on tour and includes interviews with several trans fans at concerts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/tdor" target="_blank">Visit glaad.org/TDOR to learn more about how you can participate</a> and let us know some of your favorite trans-inclusive films and TV in the comments!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">November 19, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:50:51 +0000megantownsend72838 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/check-out-these-trans-inclusive-streaming-series-and-films-transwk#commentsGwen Araujo Murdered Ten Years Ago Todayhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/gwen-araujo-murdered-ten-years-ago-today
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="1" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/gwen_araujo-via_sfgate.jpg?itok=_KgGeFHZ" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Today marks the tenth anniversary of the brutal murder of transgender teenager Gwen Araujo in Newark, California.</p>
<p>Only 17 years old at the time of her death, today Gwen would be a 27-year-old young woman had her life not been brutally taken by four men who discovered she was born male.</p>
<p>The story of Gwen's life has been celebrated and kept alive by her mother, Sylvia Guerrero. Sylvia supported Gwen when she transitioned as a teenager, and in an act of love and respect, had her child's name legally changed to Gwen after the murder.</p>
<p>In 2006, Lifetime aired a TV Movie about Gwen's life and the tragic manner in which it ended. <em>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story </em>stars J.D. Pardo (currently starring in <em>Revolution </em>on NBC) and Mercedes Ruehl. The film received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie, and can be seen <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Like-Me-Gwen-Araujo/dp/B004XKQR6O" target="_blank">via Amazon Instant Video</a>. </p>
<p>Gwen's murder brought much-needed attention to the horrific nature and frequency of violent hate crimes against transgender people. In 2006, then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law the <a href="http://www.eqca.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&amp;b=4025853&amp;ct=5196353" target="_blank">"Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act,"</a> which states that the use of societal bias, including so-called "panic strategies," to influence the proceedings of a criminal trial is not permitted.</p>
<p>Unfortunately transgender people, especially transgender women of color, continue to be targeted for vicious and brutal attacks.</p>
<p>Every year, communities around the United States hold the annual <a href="http://www.transgenderdor.org/ " target="_blank">Transgender Day of Remembrance</a> in November. This event remembers and draws attention to the dozens of transgender people murdered every year simply for being themselves.</p>
<p><a href="http://unioncity.patch.com/articles/remembering-slain-transgender-teen-gwen-araujo" target="_blank">According to local reports</a> Sylvia Guerrero will speak at the 10 Year Anniversary Remembrance of Gwen Araujo event being held in San Francisco on Saturday, October 6. The commemoration will be held at 2 p.m. at the Visitacion Valley San Francisco Public Library, 201 Leland Ave.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">October 3, 2012</span></div></div></div>
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Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:16:46 +0000nickadams59673 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/gwen-araujo-murdered-ten-years-ago-today#commentsWhat to Watch: Thursday, August 11http://www.glaad.org/2011/08/11/what-to-watch-thursday-august-11
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Tonight catch the Gwen Araujo biography <em>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</em> and new episodes of <em>Project Runway</em> and <em>Expedition Impossible</em>.</p>
<p>What to Watch: Thursday, August 11</p>
<p>8:00pm: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787484/" target="_blank">A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</a>, Lifetime Movie Network (2 hrs) <strong><em>REPEAT</em></strong><br />
In this GLAAD Media Awards winning film, J.D. Pardo plays Gwen Araujo, a transgender teenager who was murdered in Newark, CA.</p>
<p>9:00pm: <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway" target="_blank">Project Runway</a>, Lifetime (90 mins) <strong><em>NEW</em></strong><br />
Joshua was sent home last week. Tonight the contestants create designs for an outdoor runway.</p>
<p>9:00pm: <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/expedition-impossible/" target="_blank">Expedition Impossible</a>, ABC (1 hr) <strong><em>NEW</em></strong><br />
It was a close call last week for Fab 3 but they remain in the adventure as the top 6 teams gear up for a new challenge.</p>
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The Gay &amp; Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, see <a href="http://www.glaad.org/page.aspx?pid=183">www.glaad.org</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GLAAD">www.facebook.com/glaad</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/glaad">www.twitter.com/glaad</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">August 11, 2011</span></div></div></div>
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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:20:37 +0000maxgouttebroze34227 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/2011/08/11/what-to-watch-thursday-august-11#commentsWhat to Watch: Thursday, August 26http://www.glaad.org/2010/08/26/what-to-watch-thursday-august-26
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Be moved by <strong>GLAAD Media Award</strong> Winning film <em><strong>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</strong></em> tonight, and lighten up with <em><strong>Austin &amp; Santino</strong></em> later!</p>
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Thursday, August 26</p>
<p>6:00 pm PT/ 9:00 pm ET <a href="http://www.teennick.com/ntv/shows/index.php?id=67"><strong>Degrassi</strong></a>, TeenNick (30 min) <em><strong>MID-SEASON FINALE PT. 2</strong></em><br />
The dance quickly turns disastrous, even though Holly J had planned otherwise. Will transgender student Adam and gay jock Riley have anyone to slow dance with?</p>
<p>8:00 pm <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_brother/"><strong>Big Brother 12</strong></a>, CBS (1 hr) <strong><em>NEW</em></strong><br />
It’s time for another houseguest to get evicted tonight. Keep your fingers crossed that it’s not out houseguest Ragan!</p>
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<p>Watch the film inspired by the life of Gwen Araujo on Lifetime Movie Network.</p>
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<p>8:00 pm <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Girl_Like_Me:_The_Gwen_Araujo_Story"><strong>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</strong></a>, Lifetime Movie Network (2 hrs) <strong><em>REPEAT</em></strong><br />
Don’t miss this <strong>GLAAD Media Award</strong> winning film based on the life of transgender teen <strong>Gwen Araujo</strong>, the victim of murder fueled by hate. Scenes depicting her murder trial are intertwined with stories of her life.</p>
<p>9:00 pm <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway"><strong>Project Runway</strong></a>, Lifetime (90 min) <strong><em>NEW</em></strong><br />
The designers, including out designers A.J., Casanova, Christopher, Michael, and Mondo are divided into teams to come up with a look that accents some of 2010’s trendiest hairdos.</p>
<p>10:30 pm <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/on-the-road-with-austin-santino"><strong>On the Road with Austin &amp; Santino</strong></a>, Lifetime (1 hr) <strong><em>NEW</em></strong><br />
Out and outlandish designers Austin and Santino create a wedding look for a couple whose date was delayed after the groom’s deployment for Iraq.</p>
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The Gay &amp; Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, see <a href="http://www.glaad.org/page.aspx?pid=183">www.glaad.org</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GLAAD">www.facebook.com/glaad</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/glaad">www.twitter.com/glaad</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">August 26, 2010</span></div></div></div>
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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:18:33 +0000Lauren33182 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/2010/08/26/what-to-watch-thursday-august-26#comments